Role and Responsibilities:

• Create a model for different ages of youth, work with the Volunteer Manager ot kick off the program and to actively create 2-3 events and campaigns over the summer months for youth in different parts of the bay area.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Prior Volunteer Management experience would be helpful.
• Enjoying working with youth of different ages is desireable.

To be successful as a member of the Asante Africa Foundation team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Benefits:

• Directly impact Asante Africa's efforts to fund education-related projects that enhance knowledge, skills, and opportunities for hundreds of children in East Africa
• Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers
• Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
• Have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions implemented
• Build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunities

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. The position is part-time with an expectation of 2-3 hours of work per week.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Some database management skills would be very helpful (FileMaker Pro or Access ).
• Salesforce.com experience desired.

To be successful as a member of the Asante Africa Foundation team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Benefits:

• Directly impact Asante Africa's efforts to fund education-related projects that enhance knowledge, skills, and opportunities for hundreds of children in East Africa
• Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers
• Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
• Have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions implemented
• Build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunities

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. The position is part-time with an expectation of 2-4 hours of work per week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Working with the Executive Director of each affiliates, provide overall leadership for all aspects of the organization’s financial management, planning, reporting and analysis, and setting annual budgets that guide organizational priorities and decision- making
• Working with the Account Payable/receivable team for accuracy and audit ability of our system. We are preparing for our first GAAP accounting audit and we would like mentoring and coaching and internal assessment prior o actual audit
• Monthly and quarterly accounting, financial reporting, cash-flow analysis and the yearly budgeting process
• Ensure compliance with the standards and reporting requirements of external stakeholders, including auditors, donors, foundations and other relevant entities
• Advise on banking, accounting, legal, benefits, information technology, insurance

Qualifications Requirements:

• At least 5 years of senior level management experience in finance, preferably within a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience designing and implementing financial and operational systems and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a young growing organization
• Track record of success managing and delivering results for multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment that is international in scope
• Superior analytical skills and a comfort level with strategic planning
• Flexibility combined with the ability to multi-task; comfort working in a fast-paced and growing organization, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
• Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to listen and communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external constituents
• CPA, non-profit management or related field highly preferred
• Extensive working knowledge of business accounting software highly preferred; Quickbooks for Non Profits, Salesforce.com Donor management software, etc.

To be successful as a member of the Asante Africa Foundation team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Benefits:

• Directly impact Asante Africa's efforts to fund education-related projects that enhance knowledge, skills, and opportunities for hundreds of children in East Africa
• Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers
• Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
• Have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions implemented
• Build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunities

How to Apply:

If you have an interest in developing your own skills within a dynamic team who is making a difference while educating children in East Africa, please contact Erna Grasz at egrasz@asanteafrica.org. Please provide a CV/resume and let us know why this role could be a fit for you. Please indicate FINANCE CONTROLLER in the subject of your email.

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. The position is part-time with an expectation of 2-3 hours of work per week or 10 hours per month.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Corresponding with donors, prospects and other key constituents
• Organizing filing system for major donors
• Entering and withdrawing data from SalesForce.com - the fundraising software
• Supporting the administrative needs of the Development team

Qualifications Requirements:

• The Development Internship is open to all; however, the program is designed for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates.
• Ideal candidates will have excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as possess the ability to work independently and in a team.

Preferred Skills:

• The intern should have a background and/or interest in one of the following: fundraising, marketing/ communications, entertainment-education, social change communications, and/or international development.

To be successful as a member of the Asante Africa Foundation team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Benefits:

• Directly impact Asante Africa's efforts to fund education-related projects that enhance knowledge, skills, and opportunities for hundreds of children in East Africa
• Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers
• Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
• Have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions implemented
• Build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunities

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. The position is part-time with an expectation of 3 days per week, for six months.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Research and contact foundations and institutions to obtain applications and deadline information, maintain a tickler list of upcoming application deadlines and funding files.
• Seek out and compile information around specific programs and initiatives within the foundation for which grants may be requested.
• Research, recommend, prioritize and ultimately apply for grants from a wide variety of governmental, private, and public foundations and institutions.
• Compile, write, and edit all grant applications, following each grant-making organization's guidelines.
• Keep in contact with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application in order to be able to supply additional supportive materials and documentation.
• Supply progress reports when required by a grant-making organization that has funded a project or program.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Nonprofit, corporate, and foundation grant writing experience with proven results in researching, writing proposals, and securing grants from private entities and federal and state governments or agencies.
• Excellent writing skills and meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional demeanor and strong communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

To be successful as a member of the Asante Africa Foundation team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Benefits:

• Directly impact Asante Africa's efforts to fund education-related projects that enhance knowledge, skills, and opportunities for hundreds of children in East Africa
• Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers
• Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
• Have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions implemented
• Build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunities

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. The position is part-time with an expectation of 3-5 hours of work per week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Preparing, planning and implementing a coordinated marketing and public relations plan
• Identifying and initiating opportunities for effective publicity in the media
• Arranging media opportunities, serving as media spokesperson, cultivating media relationships, developing and maintaining updated media directory, and coordinating media archives
• Designing tactics to enhance organization's presence with newspaper, radio, television, online and other media outlets in the local, regional and national arenas
• Setting, reviewing and updating organizational guidelines on style (for correctness, accuracy and branding)
• Implementing and overseeing preparation of and editing all promotional materials to ensure that they fit within the marketing and public relations plan, conform with organizational style guidelines, and meet established time-lines
• Developing and marketing a policy for internal and external events, including online virtual activities, that fits within organization's marketing, public relations and strategic plans
• Provide leadership and mentoring for other team members

Qualifications Requirements:

• The ability to help organize and create processes for consistency. Having skills to work with multiple people, some are virtual and some are local.
• Bachelor's degree or accredited license
• Senior level management experience in marketing and public relations
• Sophisticated understanding of and experience with marketing and public relations strategies and tools
• Strong planning ability
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven aptitude to be a team player and to motivate others
• Work experience in the nonprofit field is highly desirable

To be successful as a member of the Asante Africa Foundation team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Benefits:

• Directly impact Asante Africa's efforts to fund education-related projects that enhance knowledge, skills, and opportunities for hundreds of children in East Africa
• Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers
• Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
• Have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions implemented
• Build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunities

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. The position is part-time with an expectation of 4-8 hours of work per week.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing a clear understanding of the role of Asante Africa Foundation, our partners and the children who benefit from our programs. They must then turn this knowledge into concise, clear marketing copy to be used on the website.
• Complete between 5-7 pages of website copy in 4-6 weeks cycles. This includes a variety of different types of stories, messages, letters, and campaigns.
• Report to Communications Director.

Qualifications Requirements:

• 2-3 years professional marketing and writing experience
• Excellent writing samples demonstrating ability to write persuasive website and marketing copy
• Ability to quickly understand and mission concepts in clear, concise terms and journalistic stories
• Experience in marketing, web communications, and editing
• Eye for accuracy and keen awareness of deadlines
• Passion for Education for Children in tough environments and the regional interests of East Africa
• Experience in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or English

This is a virtual volunteer position. The Website Copywriter will work offsite, but is welcome to conduct meetings with the Development and Communications director on-site or via telephone.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume, and 3 relevant and professional writing samples (links to websites acceptable) via e-mail to ATTN: Erna Grasz at info@asanteafrica.org with the subject "Volunteer Website Copywriter".

To be successful as a member of the Asante Africa Foundation team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Benefits:

• Directly impact Asante Africa's efforts to fund education-related projects that enhance knowledge, skills, and opportunities for hundreds of children in East Africa
• Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers
• Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
• Have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions implemented
• Build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunities

This is an unpaid, volunteer position. The position is part-time with an expectation of 2-3 hours per week.